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Recent Examples of gaslight
Davis captures the exterior scenes (shot on Inishmore, in the Aran Islands) in somber natural light, with candles and gaslight for the interiors, as befits an area where electricity would not have arrived until the 1970s.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022
So Dickens says, on this day when the sun seems to have died, and the haggard glow of gaslight can barely brighten the mist.
—Michael Gorra, The New York Review of Books, 6 Apr. 2022
In discussing these books, Wolff explores the profound impact of gaslight and the development of projection technologies on opera.
—Larry Wolff, The New York Review of Books, 22 July 2021
The series includes Sloan’s famous etching of a woman kneeling in her nightgown while turning down a gaslight before joining her lover amid the rumpled sheets of their bed.
—Steven Litt, cleveland, 29 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaslight
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That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additional wedding decorations including lanterns, drums and gold banners, were hung up to jazz the place up.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This tri-power lantern can help parents show the great outdoors to their kids in a whole new light.Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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By 2024, all 1,641 streetlights in Gower had been retrofitted with dark sky-compliant LED lanterns.Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Some existing streetlights need to be upgraded from 110- to 220-volt power, but that’s still a relatively quick fix.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Engage in activities that bring you a sense of comfort, like taking hot to cold showers, lighting candles, or bingeing a good television show.Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Y’all just seen the little lobby with the chandelier.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Faux stone walls and archways are complemented by natural wood finishes, herringbone parquet floors, and oversized crystal chandeliers.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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During a boat ride organized by Imago Artis Travel, my husband and I admired Capri’s lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and passed by the Blue Grotto before diving into the sea by a less-crowded grotto.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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The lakefront town of about 11,000 residents features popular tourist attractions, including Grand Haven State Park, downtown shopping, a lighthouse, beaches, restaurants, train rides and more.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Amid the challenging conditions, residents are encouraged to delay unnecessary travel, with the NWS urging extreme caution for those needing to travel, advising motorists to keep emergency supplies such as flashlights, food and water in their vehicles.Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Woman Who Disappeared in 1972 Found ‘Safe and Well’ Thanks to Grainy Photo, Police Say The sheriff’s office advised people to have basic emergency supplies in their cars in case of an accident or car trouble during winter weather, such as water, a blanket, food and a flashlight.David Chiu, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Atop the piano: a candelabra that was made by Ms. Rasche’s brother.New York Times, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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They can be placed in a candelabra and used all at once, in individual holders and scattered around your home, or in your windows for Christmas.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Gaslight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaslight. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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